Was it right for the Falcons to bench Kirk Cousins? | First Things First

Was it right for the Falcons to bench Kirk Cousins? | First Things First

Video Details

The Atlanta Falcons have benched Kirk Cousins for rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. following a 5-game stretch where Cousins threw 1 TD against 9 INTs. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if this is the right decision.

DECEMBER 18, 2024・first things first・5:00

National Football League

Atlanta Falcons

Chris Broussard

First Things First

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Trending

Betting

INDYCAR

MLB

NFL

NASCAR

NCAAFB

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™

LIV

MLS

NCAABK

NCAAWBK

Deebo Samuel's return is 'great' for 49ers, key to Ravens SB run, unfair to still doubt Sam Darnold?

UP NEXT

Deebo Samuel's return is 'great' for 49ers, key to Ravens SB run, unfair to still doubt Sam Darnold?

Bears ‘the number one regression candidate’. Will Trevor Lawrence outplay Caleb Williams? | FTF

Bears ‘the number one regression candidate’. Will Trevor Lawrence outplay Caleb Williams? | FTF

‘Not sure’ C.J. Stroud is good enough, Packers under pressure, Cowboys Super Bowl contenders? | FTF

‘Not sure’ C.J. Stroud is good enough, Packers under pressure, Cowboys Super Bowl contenders? | FTF

Maxx Crosby will NOT finish season with Raiders, still have faith in Jaxson Dart this season? 👀 FTF

Maxx Crosby will NOT finish season with Raiders, still have faith in Jaxson Dart this season? 👀 FTF

49ers core’s ‘one last ride’, Rams depth issues, Can Maye follow up his 2nd-place MVP season? | FTF

49ers core’s ‘one last ride’, Rams depth issues, Can Maye follow up his 2nd-place MVP season? | FTF

Broncos have ‘all of the qualities’ to make Super Bowl, Can the Bengals contend this year? | FTF

Broncos have ‘all of the qualities’ to make Super Bowl, Can the Bengals contend this year? | FTF

Baker Mayfield ‘disrespected’ by Bucs, How much pressure is on Lamar & Ravens this season? | FTF

Baker Mayfield ‘disrespected’ by Bucs, How much pressure is on Lamar & Ravens this season? | FTF

Daniel Jones will ‘pick up where he left off,' Eagles offense a concern heading into 2026 season 👀

Daniel Jones will ‘pick up where he left off,' Eagles offense a concern heading into 2026 season 👀

Giants could be playoff contenders, Lions ‘need to protect Goff’, Broncos a one-hit wonder? | FTF

Giants could be playoff contenders, Lions ‘need to protect Goff’, Broncos a one-hit wonder? | FTF

Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Vikings QB battle, Are the Falcons already in trouble? | FTF

Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Vikings QB battle, Are the Falcons already in trouble? | FTF